How long do planning decisions take near Westwick Row?

The average planning decision time near Westwick Row is 38 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Westwick Row?

The planning approval rate near Westwick Row is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Westwick Row?

The most common type of planning application near Westwick Row is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Westwick Row?

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Westwick Row, Hertfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Westwick Row, Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Westwick Row are administered by Broxbourne Borough Council. View the full Broxbourne Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Westwick Row

Westwick Row is a locality in Hertfordshire, England, located on the outskirts of Hemel Hempstead. This area may be of interest to those researching planning applications, given its proximity to a larger urban centre and potential development opportunities.

District: St Michael

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £416,925 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Dacorum
Parliamentary constituency: Hemel Hempstead
LSOA: Dacorum 013C

Crime Statistics

40 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 13
anti-social-behaviour: 9
other-theft: 7
drugs: 3
public-order: 2
shoplifting: 2
vehicle-crime: 2
criminal-damage-arson: 1
other-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Westwick Row.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Westwick Row.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Westwick Row based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Westwick Row in Hertfordshire

Property prices in Westwick Row show an average sale price of £416,925, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Westwick Row area recorded 40 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Westwick Row includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Westwick Row

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Westwick Row. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Westwick Row.

The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Westwick Row were full planning applications (6), tree works (4), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.

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